Chick -fil -A Hospitality Director

Cooper Connect

State College, Pennsylvania

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Coaching, Communication Skills, Customer Relations, Customer Satisfaction, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, Fast Food, Futures, Health Insurance, Leadership, Mentoring, Performance Metrics, Restaurant, Retail, Scholarship, Strategic Planning, Team Lead/Manager, Tuition Fees, Vision Plan
LOCATION
State College, Pennsylvania
POSTED
5 days ago

Company: Chick -fil -A Happy Valley<\/b>
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  • Learn directly from Bruce Herold, a 26 -year Chick -fil -A Operator who has developed multiple future Operators and is passionate about mentoring leaders both professionally and personally.
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  • Join a restaurant with a proven leadership pipeline, direct exposure to executive leadership, and opportunities to grow toward Executive Director, multi -unit leadership, or future Chick -fil -A Operator opportunities.
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  • Be part of a team committed to ensuring every guest feels cared for through gratitude, excellence, and purpose while serving as a positive influence throughout the Happy Valley community.
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  • Chick -fil -A Happy Valley is a well -established, high -performing restaurant led by an experienced Operator with over 15 years serving the State College community.
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  • Located in the heart of Penn State's Happy Valley, this restaurant is known for exceptional hospitality, leadership development, and serving one of the most dynamic college -town markets in the country.
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  • Join one of the highest -volume and most dynamic restaurant leadership opportunities in Central Pennsylvania.
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  • Chick -fil -A has earned the highest customer satisfaction scores among quick -service restaurants for 11 consecutive years according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI).
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  • Chick -fil -A is one of the fastest -growing restaurant brands in North America, with more than 3,000 restaurants across the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, the United Kingdom, and expanding internationally.
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  • Chick -fil -A has been recognized on Forbes lists including Best Customer Service (2025), America's Dream Employers (2025), Customer Experience All -Stars (2024), Best Brands for Social Impact, Best Employers for Women, and America's Best Large Employers.
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  • Chick -fil -A has awarded more than $244 million in scholarships to over 122,000 Team Members since 1973 through the Remarkable Futures™ Scholarship program.
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  • In 2026, Chick -fil -A awarded more than $29 million in scholarships, the largest annual scholarship investment in the company's history.
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    Value and Appreciate Employees<\/b>
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    • Health Insurance
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    • Dental and Vision Insurance
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    • Paid Vacation Starting Day One
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    • PTO Increases with Tenure
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    • 401(k)
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    • Free Meals While Working
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    • Tuition Discounts at Over 100 Colleges
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    • Fitness Facility
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    • Sundays Off
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    • Flexible Scheduling for Important Life Events
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    • Overtime Available
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    • Leadership Development and Mentorship
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    • Excellent Career Advancement Opportunities
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      Opportunity<\/b>
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      We are looking for an enthusiastic <\/i>Service Director (Hospitality) <\/b>to join our team at Chick -fil -A Happy Valley<\/b>. This hands -on leadership opportunity is designed for someone who is passionate about hospitality, leadership development, and creating meaningful experiences for both guests and team members. As a Service Director, you will help lead one of Central Pennsylvania's highest -performing Chick -fil -A restaurants while working directly alongside Bruce Herold, a 26 -year Chick -fil -A Operator who has developed multiple future Operators and long -term business leaders.
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      At Chick -fil -A Happy Valley, our vision is simple: "To ensure every guest feels cared for in gratitude, through excellence, with purpose." We are looking for a leader who shares that vision and wants to make an impact that extends far beyond restaurant operations.
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      This role offers the opportunity to lead a large team, influence the guest experience at a high level, develop future leaders, and build a long -term career within Chick -fil -A. Whether your goal is Executive Leadership, multi -unit leadership, or ultimately pursuing the Chick -fil -A Operator path, you will receive mentorship, responsibility, and development from a leadership team committed to helping people grow.
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      If you are looking for more than just another management job and want to join a purpose -driven organization that invests deeply in its people, we would love to meet you.
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      Your Impact<\/b>
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      • Ensure every guest feels cared for by creating a culture of genuine hospitality and service excellence
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      • Drive key Front of House performance metrics including guest satisfaction, order accuracy, check average, and overall operational execution
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      • Recruit, coach, and develop future leaders through regular check -ins, mentorship, and leadership development
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      • Lead and inspire a team of 50+ Team Members and leaders to pursue excellence while serving with purpose
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      • Maintain a high awareness of the business, guest needs, and service environment while leading from the front
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      • Partner with the Director Team to achieve sales growth, profitability, and long -term business objectives
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      • Foster a culture of trust, accountability, humility, and teamwork where leaders challenge one another to grow
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      • Execute strategic initiatives and projects with excellence, urgency, and attention to detail
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      • Serve as a visible ambassador of Chick -fil -A Happy Valley's vision, values, and commitment to the community
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      • Help shape the future of one of Central Pennsylvania's most respected Chick -fil -A restaurants through leadership development and operational excellence
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      • Maintaining a work environment that ensures and promotes food & team safety
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        Background Profile<\/b>
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        • 2+ years of leadership experience
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        • Bachelor's Degree completed or actively pursuing preferred
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        • Hospitality, restaurant, retail, or customer -facing leadership experience preferred
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        • Strong communication and relationship -building skills
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        • Demonstrated ability to lead and influence others
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        • Passion for developing people and building teams
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        • Comfortable working in a fast -paced, high -volume environment
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        • Growth -minded, humble, and coachable
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        • Alignment with Chick -fil -A's values and mission
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          Apply now<\/b> and you will be contacted ASAP.<\/b>
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